Baahubali 2 made Tamannaah Bhatia the first Indian Actress to enter the ₹1000 Crore club, bypassing Alia Bhatt and Deepika Padukone to this historic milestone.
Tamannaah Bhatia Makes History: First Indian Actress in ₹1000 Crore Club
Not Deepika or Alia – Tamannaah Leads the Race
Surprisingly, it was not Deepika Padukone or Alia Bhatt who was first to cross the ₹1000 crore mark. That rare achievement goes to Tamannaah Bhatia. Although she doesn’t command Bollywood news all the time, her part in Baahubali 2: The Conclusion made her the first Indian actress who was part of a film which crossed the magical figure of ₹1000 crore in box office collection.
A Slow Start in Bollywood
The acting career of Tamannaah Bhatia’s first film film Chand Sa Roshan Chehra in 2005 at the age of 15 but the movie underperformed rather than succumbing to failure she decided to venture into the South Indian film industry which turned out to be the best decision of her career.
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Southern Star Triumph
Though Bollywood did not give her the recognition she got from the Tamil and Telugu industries, they welcomed her with open arms. Her string of successful films made her a household name.Tamannaah showcased that skill does not require a major Bollywood production to be appreciated.
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Baahubali: A Role That Changed Everything
Tamannaah starred in Baahubali: The Beginning in 2015 , the movie became a tremendous success grossing over ₹600 crores around the globe. But it was the 2017 sequel, Baahubali 2: The Conclusion that made history. The film grossed more than ₹1810 crores worldwide which placed Tamannaah in the ₹1000 crore club a first for any Indian actress.
More Than Just a Pretty Face
The story of Tamannaah goes to show that determination can take you a long way. Her Bollywood journey may not have been very fruitful, but her tenacity and talent earned her a spot in cinematic history. What so many actresses dream of, she achieved quietly — the ₹1000 crore blockbuster mark.
Success is always sweet, but for Tamannaah Bhatia, the winning number that added to her success was the box office number. It is, however, the legacy she has left behind. She did not merely take up a part; she redefined what was known to be the character’s limitations.